teardrop
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Only a few years ago, he was a mystery, this international big man from Paris with an ectomorphic frame, graceful moves and a gentle, looping teardrop of a jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
"But physics doesn't change. The teardrop shape is very efficient from the aerodynamics perspective," said Hu.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
But his simple meant exquisite Valencian tomatoes, teardrop in shape, premium Andalusian olive oil and ciabatta bread from the vaunted Horno de Valencia bakery.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025
In front of a red velvet curtain with smudged mascara and a crystal teardrop on her cheek, Del Rio delivered a moving a cappella performance of “Llorando,” a Spanish-language take of Roy Orbison’s “Crying.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
The petals opened one by one, each a perfect violet teardrop, and at the center, the flower’s black eye gazed unblinkingly up at Taisin, whose face glowed with the energy unfurling through her.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
A few rows over is sea blush, with pink inflorescences that produce two types of seeds — some shaped like teardrops, others like tiny cups.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
They are shaped like fat teardrops and range in color from green to maroon to a dark, almost black, shade of purple.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2023
In contrast to its rigid square border, a softness is found from the stems that flow in and out of each other, blossoming flowers and teardrops like loose petals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, the artist’s daughter, posed for the first portrait with temporary tattoos of butterflies and teardrops applied by Kiki Smith.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
They were cut in the shape of teardrops, as if the queen were weeping blood.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
